Chinese Ethnicity and Cardiac Remodeling in Obesity and Dysglycemia: The Importance of Understanding Differences to Find Commonalities [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - May 11, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Ong,, G., Connelly, K. A. Tags: Echocardiography Editorial Source Type: research

Echocardiography and Survival in Light Chain Cardiac Amyloidosis: Back to Basics [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - May 11, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Siddiqi, O. K., Sanchorawala, V., Ruberg, F. L. Tags: Heart Failure, Echocardiography Editorial Source Type: research

Cardiac Structural Remodeling, Longitudinal Systolic Strain, and Torsional Mechanics in Lean and Nonlean Dysglycemic Chinese Adults [Ventricular Structure and Function]
Conclusions: These data demonstrate the presence of preclinical cardiac remodeling and systolic dysfunction in prediabetic and diabetic Chinese adults, occurring at lower thresholds of glycemic indices than defined by international standards, particularly in lean individuals. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - May 11, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Lin, J.-L., Sung, K.-T., Su, C.-H., Chou, T.-H., Lo, C.-I., Tsai, J.-P., Chang, S.-C., Lai, Y.-H., Hu, K.-C., Liu, C.-Y., Yun, C.-H., Hung, C.-L., Yeh, H.-I., Lam, C. S. P. Tags: Biomarkers, Contractile Function, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Type 2, Echocardiography Ventricular Structure and Function Source Type: research

Independent Prognostic Value of Stroke Volume Index in Patients With Immunoglobulin Light Chain Amyloidosis [Cardio-Oncology]
Conclusions: SV index prognostic performance was similar to left ventricular strain in predicting survival in AL amyloidosis, independently of biomarker staging. Because SV index is routinely calculated and widely available, it could serve as the preferred echocardiographic measure to predict outcomes in AL amyloidosis patients. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - May 11, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Milani, P., Dispenzieri, A., Scott, C. G., Gertz, M. A., Perlini, S., Mussinelli, R., Lacy, M. Q., Buadi, F. K., Kumar, S., Maurer, M. S., Merlini, G., Hayman, S. R., Leung, N., Dingli, D., Klarich, K. W., Lust, J. A., Lin, Y., Kapoor, P., Go, R. S., Pell Tags: Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Echocardiography Cardio-Oncology Source Type: research

Stress Imaging in Heart Failure: Physiologic, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Insights [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - May 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Obokata, M., Borlaug, B. A. Tags: Contractile Function, Hemodynamics, Pathophysiology, Heart Failure Editorial Source Type: research

Defining Anatomy and Blood Flow in the Threatened Limb: Rising to the Challenge With Noninvasive Imaging [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - May 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Finn, J. P., Lawrence, P. F. Tags: Computerized Tomography (CT), Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Cardiology and PET, Ultrasound Editorial Source Type: research

Noninvasive Assessment of Preload Reserve Enhances Risk Stratification of Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction [Original Articles]
Conclusion: Contractile reserve and diastolic reserve during leg-positive pressure stress are important determinants of cardiovascular outcomes for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - May 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Matsumoto, K., Onishi, A., Yamada, H., Kusunose, K., Suto, M., Hatani, Y., Matsuzoe, H., Tatsumi, K., Tanaka, H., Hirata, K.-I. Tags: Heart Failure, Echocardiography, Imaging, Ultrasound, Mortality/Survival Original Articles Source Type: research

Radiotracer Imaging Allows for Noninvasive Detection and Quantification of Abnormalities in Angiosome Foot Perfusion in Diabetic Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia and Nonhealing Wounds [Peripheral Arterial Disease]
Conclusions: SPECT/CT imaging assesses regional foot perfusion and detects abnormalities in microvascular perfusion that may be undetectable by conventional ankle–brachial index in patients with diabetes mellitus. SPECT/CT may provide a novel approach for evaluating responses to targeted therapies. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - May 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Alvelo, J. L., Papademetris, X., Mena-Hurtado, C., Jeon, S., Sumpio, B. E., Sinusas, A. J., Stacy, M. R. Tags: Diabetes, Type 2, Imaging, Nuclear Cardiology and PET, Peripheral Vascular Disease Peripheral Arterial Disease Source Type: research

Prenatal Diagnosis of Distal Aortopulmonary Window With Type A Aortic Arch Interruption With 4-Dimensional Spatiotemporal Image Correlation Rendering [Cardiovascular Images]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - April 27, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Vaidyanathan, B., Vijayaraghavan, A., Karmagaraj, B., Kottayil, B. Tags: Imaging, Ultrasound Cardiovascular Images Source Type: research

Impact of Revascularization on Absolute Myocardial Blood Flow as Assessed by Serial [15O]H2O Positron Emission Tomography Imaging: A Comparison With Fractional Flow Reserve [Cardiovascular Imaging]
Conclusion: Successful coronary revascularization has a significant and positive impact on absolute myocardial perfusion as assessed by serial quantitative [15O]H2O positron emission tomography. Notably, improvement of FFR after PCI was directly related to the increase in hyperemic MBF. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - April 27, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Driessen, R. S., Danad, I., Stuijfzand, W. J., Schumacher, S. P., Knuuti, J., Maki, M., Lammertsma, A. A., van Rossum, A. C., van Royen, N., Raijmakers, P. G., Knaapen, P. Tags: Nuclear Cardiology and PET, Cardiovascular Surgery, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Revascularization Cardiovascular Imaging Source Type: research

Imaging Heart Failure With Artificial Intelligence: Improving the Realism of Synthetic Wisdom [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - April 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Shrestha, S., Sengupta, P. P. Tags: Heart Failure, Imaging Editorial Source Type: research

Machine Learning Analysis of Left Ventricular Function to Characterize Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction [Ventricular Structure and Function]
Conclusions: The analysis of left ventricular long-axis function on exercise by interpretable ML may improve the diagnosis and understanding of HFpEF. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - April 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Sanchez-Martinez, S., Duchateau, N., Erdei, T., Kunszt, G., Aakhus, S., Degiovanni, A., Marino, P., Carluccio, E., Piella, G., Fraser, A. G., Bijnens, B. H. Tags: Information Technology, Heart Failure, Echocardiography, Exercise Testing Ventricular Structure and Function Source Type: research

The Future of Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging: Expanding Our Reach and Enhancing Our Value [Editor's Note]
(Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - April 13, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Gropler, R. J. Tags: Imaging Editor ' s Note Source Type: research

Cardiac Rotational Mechanics As a Predictor of Myocardial Recovery in Heart Failure Patients Undergoing Chronic Mechanical Circulatory Support: A Pilot Study [Original Articles]
Conclusions: LV rotational mechanics seem to be useful in selecting patients prone to cardiac recovery after mechanical unloading induced by LVADs. Future studies should investigate the utility of these markers in predicting durable cardiac recovery after the explantation of the cardiac assist device. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - April 13, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Bonios, M. J., Koliopoulou, A., Wever-Pinzon, O., Taleb, I., Stehlik, J., Xu, W., Wever-Pinzon, J., Catino, A., Kfoury, A. G., Horne, B. D., Nativi-Nicolau, J., Adamopoulos, S. N., Fang, J. C., Selzman, C. H., Bax, J. J., Drakos, S. G. Tags: Heart Failure, Remodeling Original Articles Source Type: research

Imaging Insights on the Aorta in Aging [Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging]
The aorta has 2 main functions, conduit and cushion, and is designed to transmit blood to the periphery and buffer pulsatile stress from ventricular contraction. In the interaction between the structural and functional changes of the aorta, aging and disease processes impact on aortic material properties and hemodynamics. For a comprehensive assessment of changes in aortic structure and function associated with aging and disease, noninvasive cardiovascular imaging techniques, especially magnetic resonance imaging, have recently been developed. Magnetic resonance imaging allows for direct and accurate measurement of differe...
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging - April 13, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Ohyama, Y., Redheuil, A., Kachenoura, N., Ambale Venkatesh, B., Lima, J. A. C. Tags: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging Source Type: research